Financial Statements

The International Wolf Center relies on financial and in-kind donations from members and donors, foundations, corporations and wolf enthusiasts around the globe to advance our mission. Below are PDF’s of our annual reports, audited financial statements and IRS form 990’s for the International Wolf Center’s previous years’ operations. Audited financial statements are available upon request from the development director, or you may view past Form 990’s filed with the State of Minnesota.

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2018 ANNUAL REPORT

First, was an “International” aspect. The “Wolves in a Changing World” symposium brought wolf experts from 22 nations to Minneapolis in October. There, we welcomed 462 avid participants to see the latest research, and learn about how societal shifts, habitat loss, recovery efforts, climate change and management decisions are affecting wild wolf populations.

It was a place to hear the pros of wolf management debate the pros and cons of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program. We saw a Bob Landis’ brilliant video documentary of Yellowstone wolves. Presentation topics ranged from wolf attacks to wolf poisoning. From wolves in the Bible to wolves on cardiac monitors. From Denmark to Mongolia to Germany and India. There you could learn what wolves eat, how they appear in fairy tales and how to use guard dogs to protect your sheep from them. If you enjoyed it or missed it, please join us from October 13-16, 2022 for our next international symposium in Minneapolis. We can’t wait to see you.

Also, the “Wolf Center” part of our name drove our 2018 work. The year sparked intense planning for the 2019 opening of the Ely interpretive facility’s Wolf Discovery Center. Board and staff members worked with a design firm to create an innovative exhibit to introduce kids and adults to the latest wolf science, management and controversies.

There, family members will have fun and experience the thrill of a wolf howl under the night sky. They’ll climb aboard an airplane replica to catch a rare researcher’s panorama of a Minnesota wolf pack. They’ll peek into a pup’s den, clock the speed of a running wolf and come away from the new gallery with an inspired understanding of a misunderstood predator.

The new exhibit will open in May, 2019, thanks to a $1 million grant from the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund. For this, the Center’s Board is deeply appreciative of support for the project from Representative Rob Ecklund, Senator Tom Bakk, Ely Mayor Chuck Novak, and the Ely City Council.

We hope to see you here in 2019 to watch our resident wolf pack, talk with educators, enjoy films, shop for fun gifts, and to learn from our adventure programs.

Nancy Jo Tubbs

With the help of the Center’s donors, members and volunteers, board members and staff made innovative strides for the future. In the new year we will look forward to work on an exciting new Discovery Center exhibit and an international symposium. Thank you for your support, which makes possible our essential educational work to support the survival of populations.